St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-11
THE PRESIDENT SPEAKS.
An Address of Welcome to Which
the Chief Magistrate Replies.

the Chief Magistrate Replies.
The president responded to this patri-
otto address of welcome readily and in
a clear voice. Mrs. Cleveland stood to
his left. They were standing at the en-
trance to the reception parlor. Presi-
dent Cleveland was dressed in black
suit with Prince Albert coat, and Mrs.
Cleveland was attired in brown tray-
cling suit. She had on a closely fitting
hat trimmed with brown MORE. The
president said:
5 Mr.. Mayor was reminded by the invita-
ton which received to visit the State of
Minnesota and the city of st. Paul that dis
tlngulshed statesman visiting here III 1860,
spoke OF this place as the center of the CONT
nent OF North America, and stated his belief
that the ultimate seat of government of this
great continent would be found somewhere
not far from the spot on which he stood at
the head of navigation of the Mississippi
river.
At the time of Mr.. Stewards visit the popu-
latioh OF your state was 172. 600 and that of
st. Paul, its capital city, 10000. What shall
l say, VINO, after twenty-seyen years have
passed, md here state containing nearly a
million and half of inhabitants and its cap
ital population nearly as great as that of the
state itself in 1860. And while one is con-
sidering this immense growth, he is actually
amazed at the fact that go per cent. or more
within the last five years, and that
THE POPULATION OF ST. PAUL
has more than trebled within the same time
Whether you are to have here the seat of
government OF this great continent or not
do not know. At all events we of us who are
now doing the business of the government at
Washington are certainly not at present pre-
pairing to move here. But the seat of those
things which control the government. and
make it great, is fast moving this way The
center OF the country's population is rapidly
moving westward, and the increase of the
wealth and products of this wonderful region
are more than keeping pace with the move
ment in your direction of the nations popu-
latiOn. Applause
The marvellous city of st. Paul, scorning
the ordinary steps by which cities reach the
thence and greatness; her people establish
ing trade. as if by magic, immense in its
volume and constantly increasing: erecting
without fear or hesitation business blocks
1iyallnS in expense and splendor those of the
largest and oldest of our cities, exhibit
possibilities Embellishments in which every
american citizen can claim a share of pride
and satisfaction. All this las been accom-
plished by our fellow citizen upon American
soil, under the impetus and encouragement
of American institutions and laws TChcers
Your state, with all the energy and enterprise
OF its inhabitants in the direction of business
and The development of its material re-
sources, has not overlooked those things
which create and foster valuable citizenship
Her common schools and other institutions
for the education of the people are numer-
ously and abundantly sustained, while the
improvement of neglected and dependent
children is especially provided for by law.
In the maintenance and support of its char
liable institutions
MINNESOTA Is QUITE ABREAST
of The older states. and illustrates the beney-
oleuce and care of the American people for
their poor and unfortunate.
My. visit to you being a social one, and
trusting that we have a sort of friendly feel
ing for each other, want to suggest 10 you
reason why am particularly and person
ally Interested in st. Paul and its people,
Some years ago n young girl dwelt among
!ou and went to school. She has grown up
10 be a woman and is now my wife, If any
one thinks a.presidcnt ought not to mention
things of this sort in public, hope that he
Or She does not live in st. Paul for | don't
want 10 shock anybody when thank the
good peopleedf this city because they neither
marIicd nortpoiled mv,wife. Laughter and
t'heersi aud when tell them that they are re-
lated 10 that in my life better than ali earthly
honors and distinction.
Hereafter you may he sure that her pleas
ant rert llcc'ien of Il huUl days will be rein
forced by the no less pleasant memory of our
present visit. hnd thus will our Joint interest
in st. Paul AMI lis kind clizens De increased